Back pain need advice

Or any previous back surgeries.

 

Perry, I wish you the best. I hurt my back 33 years ago at work, stacking 50 lb bags. Chiropractor really helped, stretching helps now. Use proper lifting techniques, and use a back brace when working.
Also get a 2nd medical opinion. Some of these ER doctors will make you scratch your head.

 

I was bummed out when they told me I couldn't use it any longer. I gave it to a buddy who used it for several years before finally needing his lower back surgery.

 

A few years back I hurt my back pretty good. Sciatica down my left leg. Later an MRI revealed disc issues and arthritis. PT helped and continued activity. Friend gave me a back brace as he swore by wearing one.
It became SOP for me daily as I'm constantly bending and lifting. I literally wore the thing out until it broke. I stopped wearing one until I recently bought another and it works wonders for me. For a $40 investment its worth a shot.

 

I been looking at them. Probably invest in one. My old man told me one time your health and well being are priceless. When your a young man you never fully understand the meaning of of that statement.

 

Those words are Gospel!!
When you’re younger you just know that you are invincible or at least not very wise

 

Another good one ~ Youth is wasted on the young

 

If I overdue lifting I get flare-ups in my lower back. For me, the inversion table gives immediate relief. I'll hang for 4-5 minutes twice a day for typically 2-3 days and I'm good as new. I've learned from my "mistakes" and don't lift such heavy pieces anymore so my frequency using it has went down. I'm by no means an expert, this is just my personal experience. My new boss also has issues and he took my advice and has one at the shop now. All 3 of us there randomly use it when we feel any soreness or discomfort and it works for them too. Not saying it would for you but as mentioned above, you don't have to hang completely inverted. Even slight angles decompress discs and gives relief. The main "trick" with them is to go very slow. First lay totally horizontal for a minute or 2, then go back in increments. Do the same for when you go back upright. Quick movements ruin the experience completely.
If you check fbmp they can be had for very cheap.

 

I been looking on marketplace and found some great deals on them near by. Going to try it